Lately I've been experiencing an emotional & mental dip postpartum. Maybe it's the hormones, maybe it's winter fully arriving, maybe it's just the reality of the season I'm in - but it's been hard.

I've noticed more irritability, feeling overwhelmed, being quick to anger, and those quiet thoughts that whisper "you're not doing enough" or "you're a bad mom."

In this short episode, I'm sharing a few simple things that are genuinely supporting my nervous system and mood right now. Nothing flashy. Nothing "fixing" me. Just small anchors that are helping me feel more grounded and resourced as a busy mom of two.

✨I'll talk about:

• Realistic self care
• What changed when I deleted Netflix
• Why embracing a more minimal lifestyle has helped calm my mind
• The importance of sisterhood and staying connected with friends
• Using a simple chore chart to make my home feel lighter and more manageable
• Creating intentional tech-free time
• Making a vision board for the new year as a gentle, intentional practice (and why I'm anti-new years resolutions)
• And how I'm learning to honor the slow down that winter invites

If you're postpartum, in a tender emotional season, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life, this episode is a reminder that you're not broken and you're not alone.

Take what resonates. Leave the rest. 🤍

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Our Family's Approach to Less Processed, More Purposeful Food

Feeding little ones doesn't have to mean pouches, panic, or pinterest-perfect snacks. In this episode, I'm breaking down how we approach food in our home from baby-led weaning to healthy toddler snacks, and how I keep it (mostly) simple, real, and from scratch.

We'll talk about:

• Where to start with BLW
• What foods to avoid feeding your littles (and the best "snacky" alternatives)
• Making from scratch cooking easier
• Sourdough tips for newbies
• Solo cooking vs including your kids
• Are seed oils actually that bad?
• And my meal planning rhythm for a family of four

This episode is a little bit food philosophy, a little bit practical tips, and a whole lot of encouragement to embrace the role of NOURISHER of your family.

Today I'm sharing the story of my second pregnancy and home birth, one that started as a "wild pregnancy," full of questions, unlearning, and healing.

I talk about wrestling with my overly romanticized idea of free birth and the big, scary questions that come with unassisted birth like, what if something goes wrong? What if I could have prevented it?

As my pregnancy progressed I slowly forged my own path somewhere in the middle and learned a LOT about myself along the way.

It all led to the most perfect, redemptive, and healing midwife-assisted birth.

This one's for the moms wanting more autonomy in pregnacy and birth but still questioning what kind of birth is right for them. Where's the line between intuition and safety, control and trust?

Listen in for:

• What a "wild pregnancy" really means

• Putting free birth on a pedestal

• How guilt from past birth experiences can shape new choices

• Finding a balance between medical care and full autonomy

• The power of mutual trust in birth work

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